Answer:
Nurses spend an average of 45 minutes per patient on paperwork - costing the system critical time that could be spent on patient care.
Health authorities have prioritized risk management over timely and supportive patient care. Hospital admission can sometimes require up to 70 pages of forms simply to protect the hospital from fear of legal action. The information that is recorded goes far beyond what is necessary to ensure patients’ identities are confirmed, critical medical information is recorded, and healthcare professionals have the information they need to provide a high quality of care.
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